04-19-2011 - Regular Meeting - MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR JOINT MEETING OF THE
WEST COVINA CITY COUNCIL
WEST COVINA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
April 19, 2011
Mayor/Chairman Herfert called to order the regular joint meeting of the West Covina City Council and
Community Development Commission at 7:07 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1444 W.
Garvey Avenue, West Covina.
INVOCATION Andrew Pasmant
City Manager
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Armbrust
ROLL CALL Mayor/Chairman Herfert, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Touhey
Councilmembers/Commissioners Armbrust, Lane
Absent: Councilmember/Commissioner Sanderson Sanderson
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA None.
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Herfert presented Helen Garabedian and Hovanes Gasparian,
of the San Gabriel Valley Chapter of the Armenian National
Committee, with a Proclamation designating April 23, 2011 as
Armenian Remembrance Day recognizing the 96th Anniversary of
the Armenian Genocide.
REPORTING OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Deputy City Attorney Matt Gorman reported the following:
Prior to convening into closed session, all items on the City
Council agenda were announced for inclusion in the closed session
discussion. All members were present with the exception of
Councilmember Sanderson who was not present for any discussed
items. _
-Items on the agenda:
Conference with Labor Negotiators — Employee
Organizations: W.C. Police Officers' Association, W.C. Police
Management Association, W.C. Firefighters Association, ZA.F.F.,
Local 3226, W.C. Firefighters Management Association,
Confidential Employees, Maintenance & Craft Employees, Non -
Sworn Safety Support Employees, General Employees, Mid -
Management Employees; Miscellaneous Unrepresented
Management Employees: Assistant City Clerk, Assistant City
Manager, Community Development Dir., Community Services
Dir., Deputy City Manager, Finance Director, Fire Chief, Dir.
Human Resources, Planning Director, Police Chief, Public Works
Dir/City Engineer, Dir. Risk Management —A report was provided
to the City Council by staff with no action taken and nothing
further to report.
Conference with Real Property Negotiators — Property:
1515 East Amar Road — Presentation was provided to the City
Council and staff and legal counsel with no further action and
nothing further to report.
Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation —
One Case — Councilmember Lane did not participate in the
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discussion due to a conflict; a report was provided to Council by
staff and legal counsel with no action taken and nothing further to
report.
Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation —
One Case — There was no need to discuss this item and it was not
considered.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Herfert announced a Fundraiser to provide Earthquake relief
to West Covina's Sister City Ohtawara at BJ's Brewery at the
Eastland Shopping Center on April 20, 2011.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Debra Ashby Debra Ashby representing AQMD, introduced herself to the City
Council and announced upcoming AQMD events. All events are
also available to view on their website.
Art Ballin Art Ballin, West Covina Youth Soccer president supports the City's
application to apply for grant funds which would benefit the
Orangewood Soccer program.
Irene Fleck Irene Fleck, West Covina resident, thanked the City for their
participation at the Friends of the Library Mixer; invited attendance
to the upcoming Arbor Day event.
Fred Sykes Fred Sykes, West Covina resident, commented on oral
communications process; announced his website and issues he
addresses on his site which include conflict of interest; addressed the
co -location of a wireless facility at Fire Station #5.
Mayor Herfert responded to comments by Mr. Sykes regarding the
oral communication process.
Jess Ramirez Jess Ramirez, West Covina resident, spoke in support of the
application for grant funds which would support the Orangewood
Renovation project.
George Ogden George Ogden, West Covina resident, thanked the City for their
support of the Community Unity event and invited them to attend the
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8620 event on April 25.
Linda Paul/Alexander Liu Representing T-Mobile, Ms. Paul and Mr. Liu offered to answer any
questions regarding the project at Fire Station #5. Mr. Liu and Ms.
Paul addressed the concerns of exposure to radio frequency
emissions stating that these are minimal.
Herb Redholtz Herb Redholtz, West Covina resident, requested the Council remove
the lease agreement with T-Mobile from the Consent Calendar to
enable a staff report. Mr. Redholtz addressed resident Fred Sykes'
misleading the community regarding cell towers.
John Solis John Solis, West Covina resident, addressed cell towers and
expressed his concerns with cell towers and health issues.
Julian Soto Julian Soto, West Covina resident, spoke in support of applying for
grant funds which would support the West Covina Soccer league.
Mayor Herfert requested Items #2 and #3 be pulled from Consent Calendar for separate consideration:
Item #3 Authorization to Apply for Proposition 84 Statewide Park
Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant
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Community Services Director Michele McNeill reported on the
City's desire to obtain a Proposition 84 Grant for the maximum
acquisition of $5,000,000 to use for the renovation of Orangewood
Park that would include soccer fields and various other structures
and improvements. McNeill stated that Orangewood Park meets
the State's criteria for consideration to be awarded a grant and
added that the grant does not require a match by the City. Further,
she stated that West Covina Youth Soccer league is the only Sports
Council group that does not have access to playing fields on City
property and that West Covina Unified School District's plans for
the future usage of Edgewood's campus, currently used by West
Covina Youth Soccer, would displace the league.
Council discussion Mayor Pro Tern Touhey made several comments in support of the
grant in addition to getting approval for funding through
Supervisor Antonovich.
Councilmember Lane and Councilmember Armbrust also
expressed their support for the project to benefit the community's
youth.
Motion Motion by Touhey and seconded by Armbrust to adopt the
following resolution. Motion carried by 4 — 0.
Resolution No. 2011-22 RESOLUTION NO. 2011-22 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR STATEWIDE PARK
PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS
Item #2 Lease Agreement with T-Mobile to Co -Locate a Wireless Facility
at Fire Station #5
Mayor Pro Tern Touhey announced he would abstain from voting
on this item due to a conflict of interest due to his ownership of
property on which a cell tower is located and therefore left the
room.
Deputy City Manager Freeland presented the report detailing the
pending agreement with T-Mobile which would co -locate a
wireless facility in the existing public safety tower at Fire Station
#5. Mr. Freeland's report included a summary of residents'
concerns and information which addressed those concerns.
Motion Motion by Armbrust and seconded by Lane to approve the lease
agreement with T-Mobile to Co -Locate a Wireless Facility at Fire
Station #5.
Motion carried by 3- 0. (Touhey did not participate).
Mayor Pro Tem Touhey returned to the dais.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of Meeting Minutes (receive & file)
1) Minutes Special City Council Minutes of April 5, 2011
Regular Joint City Council/CDC Minutes of April 5, 2011
Action taken prior to consent calendar action.
City Manager's Office — Miscellaneous
Lease Agreement with T-Mobile to Co -Locate a Wireless Facility
2) at Fire Station #5
T-Mobile/Fire Station 5 Recommendation is that the City Council approve the proposed
Lease Agreement authorizing T-Mobile to co -locate a wireless
facility on the existing public safety tower at Fire Station 45.
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Action taken prior to consent calendar action.
Community Services Department — Miscellaneous
Authorization to Apply for Proposition 84 Statewide Park
3) Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant
Orangewood Renovation Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following
resolution authorizing an application to the Statewide Park
Development and Community Revitalization Program (Prop 84) for
the Orangewood Renovation Project.
Resolution No. 2011-22 RESOLUTION NO. 2011-22 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR STATEWIDE PARK
PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS
Finance Department — Miscellaneous
4) Award of Bid — Independent Auditing Services
Auditing Services Recommendation is that the City Council award a contract to
Diehl, Evans & Company, LLP to provide auditing services for
fiscal years 2010/11 through 2014/15 and authorize the Assistant
City Manager/Finance Director to execute a contract with Diehl,
Evans & Company, LLP.
Police Department — Miscellaneous
5) Asset Forfeiture Funds for Police Patrol Vehicles
Police Patrol Vehicles Recommendation is that the City Council:
1. Find that the Los Angeles County RFB #IS-11200079 for Ford
Police Interceptors satisfies West Covina's bid process and
authorize the purchase of a total of eight (8) vehicles per
specifications, directly from Wondries Fleet Group of
Alhambra for $194,458 including taxes and fees.
2. Appropriate $167,344.40 in federal asset forfeiture funds from
the fund balance of Fund 117 into 117.31.3120.7170 for the
purchase and equipping of six (6) patrol vehicles will be
purchased using State grant funds discussed in a separate
agenda item.
2010-2011 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund
6) (SLESF) Grant
SLESF Grant Recommendation is that the City Council accept the Supplemental
Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) grant, and appropriate
the $135,755 grant from the fund balance of Fund 155 as follows:
• $15,000 for supplemental overtime in 155.31.3110.5113
• $29,630 into 155.31.3110.6120 for Graffiti Tracker service
• $42,511 into 155.31.31 t0.6220 for other police supplies
'including surveillance items, Special Enforcement Team
vehicle lights, vehicle conversion and warranty costs,
computer items including a laptop for emergency command
operations, traffic enforcement items, and tactical
enforcement items
• $48,614 into 155.31.31107170 for two patrol vehicles
Public Works Department — Miscellaneous
7) Accept Irrevocable Offer to Dedicate 1515 East Amar Road
1515 E. Amar Road Dedication Recommendation is that the City Council adopt the following
resolution:
Resolution No. 2011-23 RESOLUTION NO. 2011-23 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA,
ACCEPTING AN IRREVOCABLE OFFER TO DEDICATE
EXECUTED BY VIRGILLIO S. FELICIANO, JOVITA
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FELICIANO, AND JULIETA S. FELICIANO AND DIRECTING
THE RECORDATION THEREOF
AB 1234 — Legislative Advocacy Conference and Meeting
8) Report
AB 1234 Report Recommendation is that the City Council receive and file this
report.
CONSENT CALENDAR ACTION Motion by Armbrust and seconded by Touhey to approve all items
on the Consent Calendar as presented except Item #3 and Item #2,
on which action was taken prior to the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 4 — 0.
CITY COUNCIL/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION COMMENTS
Mayor Herfert addressed the Community Unity event held over the
weekend.
Councilmember Armbrust thanked staff and supported the
Community Unity event.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Touhey and seconded by Herfert to adjourn the meeting
8:15 p.m.in memory of the following individuals who have passed
away.
Motion carried by 4 — 0.
tted bye
'Ci`tytlerk Susan Rush
• Josephine Solis, La Puente Councilmember John Solis'
Grandmother
• Joe Alderete, former Mayor of La Puente
• Kevin Feeney, Youth Sports participant
• Joanne Moses, West Covina Senior Volunteer
• Steven Cabrera, West Covina resident
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